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Shakespeare Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Kendal with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Exterior
Family Room
Fireplace
Shakespeare Inn combines genuine hospitality with thoughtful amenities. Travelers can unwind in the peaceful garden, challenge companions to a game at the billiards table, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Kendal is home to Shakespeare Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Parkside Road or Cartmel Racecourse. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE

What's nearby

  • Brewery Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kendal Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kendal Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sizergh Castle - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Levens Hall and Gardens - 8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Kendal Station - 11 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Fleece Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Miles Thompson (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fell Bar (Kendal) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Inn

Property highlights
At Shakespeare Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shakespeare Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Kendal
Inn Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Kendal Shakespeare Inn Inn
Inn Shakespeare Inn
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Inn Inn
Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Inn Inn Kendal

Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shakespeare Inn?

Shakespeare Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shakespeare Inn located?

Situated in Kendal, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Brewery Arts Centre, Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Kendal Museum are also within 15 minutes. Kendal Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Shakespeare Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man Hon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical building with great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with friendly staff and nice rooms, the food was really nice and fairly cheap, located in the centre of town so can walk to most things
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little pub with very friendly staff. Accommodation was clean and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mehwish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the night. Just
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great hotel great staff great food! Great area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for town centre excellent hosts lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place in a lovely city. Really friendly staff and the breakfast was a very nice touch! Would recommend anyone who wants a good place for the money. Also a cheap parking lot closeby (2.5 pounds between 18 and 9 which is good for people who want to go to lake district wit car)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff and good location

A great location and looked after well by the staff. The room was spacious and comfortable and quiet at night so got a good nights sleep, located well for Kendal town centre and to use as a base for exploring the Lake District. Breakfast was tasty and filling too. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great right in the centre of kendal ..room was lovely and food was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location,comfortable bed and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Shakespeare was short but will be remembered as a really good experience. I felt like a truly valued customer, everyone was so friendly and helpful. The room was good and the bed was huge!! It was 2 lovely nights sleep, nice hot shower in the morning followed by a cooked breakfast. It really set me up for the day. I would most certainly revisit and can recommend it for a good place to stay in Kendal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place, top quality for the money and the breakfast is fantastic, definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay again! Looking forward to next one already! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room needed updating, it wouldn’t take much to vastly improve the feel. The bathroom floor was uneven and rippled, shower water pressure was poor and stopped working one morning. Other parts of the bathroom were tatty, ie the toilet roll holder was hanging off. Breakfast was passable average. Room carpet felt like it could do with a shampoo or replace. The staff were all friendly. Not sure how it gets 9/10, we stay at lots of places and this is a 5 or 6 at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Ideally located, very pleasant room, easy access, breakfast included in rate and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, super friendly and perfect for town. brilliant value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cosy little room with an excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no parking at this property and no chance of evening meal. The standard appears to have diminished.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprised by how quiet this property was. Clean and comfortable. Quite a small room. Breakfast was nice.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay, very handy for shops,caffe's restaurants, bus stop right outside of propery, hearty breakfast, and good Sunday roast,lovely friendly staff, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024